kong

n. a set of four identical tiles in the game of Mahjong.

n. a meld consisting of four identical tiles in the game of Mahjong. The term is often used as a verbal declaration when a player completes the set.

“She shouted 'Kong' and revealed her four identical bamboo tiles to the other players.”

“After drawing the fourth tile from the wall, the player declared a concealed kong, which significantly increased the potential value of their hand.”

Technical

n. the name of the famous giant gorilla from movies, often called King Kong.

n. a proper noun referring to the iconic giant ape character first appearing in the 1933 film King Kong.

“The movie shows Kong climbing the Empire State Building while planes fly around him.”

“Modern cinematic interpretations of Kong often portray the creature as a tragic figure rather than a simple monster.”